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**The Daily Dive**

Start your day with The Daily Dive. News without the noise, told straight. Explore the most interesting news of the day. Connect with the writers, analysts and reporters that know the real story. Hosted by Oscar Ramirez in Los Angeles, this 20 minute podcast will be ready for you when you wake up. (Posted by 6 AM EST)

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WEEKEND EDITION- Forever Resignation, Kids Without Smartphones, Circus Without the Animals May 29, 2022

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Uvalde School Shooting, Covid Rebound, Biological Age May 28, 2022

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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Rebound Covid Is Causing the CDC to Change Isolation Guidelines Once Again May 27, 2022

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Rebound Covid… it’s an issue that has been popping up for some getting sick, but it is also happening to people that were treated with the antiviral Paxlovid. Some are getting better and testing negative, only to rebound with symptoms and test positive after the illness has dissipated. It has caused the CDC to change its guidelines and tell people with rebound symptoms to isolate for another 5 days. Karen Weintraub, health reporter at USA Today, joins us for what to know.

Next, testosterone therapy is changing the game for men and aging. The hormone is responsible for regulating the male sex drive, generating red blood cells, making sperm and a host of other things. As you get older these levels drop, but doctors are increasingly prescribing therapies to patients and other companies are even offering treatment plans to boost levels. Andrew Zaleski, nutrition and health writer at GQ Magazine, joins us for how more men are looking to testosterone to improve their lives.

Finally, polyamorous couples… those who are open to romantic relationships with more than one person at a time are finding ways to make commitments official since they can’t get married. It’s still illegal to marry more than one person at a time. For these couples, some are turning to commitment ceremonies that share aspects of traditional marriages and others that are completely custom. Suzannah Weiss, contributor to the Washington Post, joins us for how it all works.

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Uvalde Shooter Was a Loner Who Purchased Guns Days After His 18th Birthday, Announced Attack in Social Media Text Messages May 26, 2022

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Another tragic mass shooting has many asking an all-too familiar question. How could this happen again? Why wasn’t odd behavior from the shooter flagged? The shooter was able to legally purchase two rifles within days of him turning 18. When it came to the massacre, the 19 children and two adults he killed were all in one classroom. Relatives and former friends said he was bullied for a speech impediment and did not have a good relationship with his mother, which is why he was living with his grandmother, who he shot in the face. Silvia Foster-Frau, national reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for what to know.

Next, as more are readying themselves to travel this summer, be prepared for anything. A lot can go wrong with flight delays or cancellations or even rental cars not being available. If a flight is cancelled, try everything you can from standing in line, checking the airline website, or even calling them out on social media and since speed is of the essence, grab the first thing that comes up or it could be gone very fast. Dawn Gilbertson, ‘Carry On’ columnist at the WSJ, joins us for a worst-case scenario guide.

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Can Your Biological Age Tell You How Old You Really Are? May 25, 2022

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How old are you really? There is a growing interest in biological age vs. your chronological age. The idea behind it is that your cells and organs age differently and knowing your biological age can help you postpone or avoid age related illnesses. There is currently no standard way to measure it, but scientists and start-ups are developing ways through blood tests or saliva tests. Betsy Morris, senior writer at the WSJ, joins us for what to know.

Next, there is a lot of frustration when kids are misbehaving or acting out. So how do you discipline when it happens, especially if you might be in a public place. Is a timeout in order or a time-in? It also helps to explain why their actions are a problem, many times we assume kids know better, but sometimes they don’t. Deborah Farmer Kris, education journalist and founder of Parenthood365, joins us for how to discipline in the heat of the moment.

Finally, for all you fans of intermittent fasting, a new study concludes that it might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Time restricted eating goes like this… eat anything you want as long as it’s only between a 6–8-hour time period. The new study let one group of participants eat a set number of calories between 8a-4p and the other group the same number of calories at whatever time they wanted. What they found was there was no difference. Gina Kolata, medical reporter at the NY Times, joins us for what is all means.

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NFTs Backed by Celebrities Are Leaving Some Financially Strapped May 24, 2022

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NFTs have been facing criticism recently as some investors are being left with assets that are only worth a fraction of the value from when they first bought them. The volatile market of NFTs and cryptocurrencies can make it easy to make money, but also lose huge amounts too. The problem can be compounded when celebrities and influencers promote them without also informing followers of the risks. Jesselyn Cook, investigative tech reporter at NBC News, joins us for more.

Next, its something families have been struggling with, the massive amounts of time kids are spending on their screens, but there is a small number of parents who are refusing to give their kids smartphones. 53% of kids have a smartphone by age 11 and that number swells to 89% once they hit 16. It can be a hard dilemma for families to navigate as children often feel left out and face social pressure as well. Ellen McCarthy, feature reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for what to know.

Finally, why is it so hard to get a restaurant reservation right now? It’s great for restaurants trying to make their rebound from the pandemic, but tough for customers as you need to plan a little better or have a bit of luck. Everyone is trying to get back out and there could be fewer options because of pandemic closures. Lane Florsheim, style reporter at the NY Times, joins us with some tips for nailing down that reservation.

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Operation Fly Formula Brings 78,000 Pounds of Baby Formula to the States May 23, 2022

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Some relief is coming to families that have been grappling with a shortage of baby formula. President Biden authorized Operation Fly Formula which delivered 78,000 pounds of formula from Germany to Indiana on Sunday. More shipments are expected soon. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for what to know about this, Biden’s trip to Asia, and a judge blocking the end of Title 42.

Next, the number of Americans that quit their jobs during the pandemic spiked, and it could be a permanent fixture on the job market. This has led to more opportunities for employees, but for employers it has been a nightmare. They are dealing with high turnover and how to keep workers happy… simply offering a WFH model doesn’t work anymore. Aki Ito, senior correspondent at Business Insider, joins us for the ‘Forever Resignation.’

Finally, the circus is coming back! Five years ago, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus said it was closing due to sagging ticket sales and an outdated business model. Now, they have announced a return in 2023 but with one notable absence, the animals. The elephants and lions are gone, and the circus will take on a more narrative story based on human feats. Sarah Maslin Nir, reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Super Primary Takeaways, Quitting Intensive Parenting, Nanobots Used to Clean Wounds May 22, 2022

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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WEEKEND EDITION- ‘Lone Wolf’ Gunman Had Online Pack, New York’s Red Flag Laws Failure, Pent-up Inflation Raising Food Costs May 21, 2022

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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Pent-up Inflation Could Raise Prices Even More in Coming Months May 20, 2022

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Pent-up inflation could be the next thing to drive up costs even higher. Consumers have largely been shielded from the full brunt of expenses that producers, distributors, and small businesses have faced. Especially in the restaurant industry, they have been hesitant to raise prices too much, but as their costs increase something has got to give. Case in point, a Mississippi restaurant had had to start listing their order of 15 chicken wings as “market price.” At its highest, an order cost $28, but the true cost was closer to $34. Amy Yee, reporter at Bloomberg News, joins us for why even higher prices could still be on their way.

Next, many have already cast ballots in primaries across the country as we start getting closer to the midterm elections, but what are the key issues that people will be voting on. Inflation and the economy continue to be top of mind, but other issues like abortion have vaulted to the top after the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion signaling it would overturn Roe v. Wade. Crime and parental rights in education have also been seized upon by Republicans as top issues for them. Marianna Sotomayor, congressional reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for the top items voters will consider.

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